On Thanksgiving morning people would pick up a copy of the weekend paper and spend the afternoon looking through the Black Friday ads for great deals as the holiday shopping season kickoff was upon us. That's changed quite a bit over the last few … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Keep In Mind On Black Friday
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The balance between how much to save and how much to spend is a difficult concept to teach teenagers. It's challenging because teens don't have a firm grasp on how much things cost or the life experience to know what expenses they may face. The fact … [Read more...] about Teens And Money: How To Adjust Your Teen’s Budget When Income Changes
My son was having periodic pains in his sides, about at the bottom of his rib cage. After a few days of this occurring, it was time for a visit to the doctor. An x-ray revealed that his bowels were backed up, causing pressure on his ribs, and thus … [Read more...] about Can I Pay For Over The Counter Medication Using Funds From My Health Savings Account?
Breaking problems down into manageable sized pieces is a familiar process for me. As a software engineer I do it every day. The first thing an engineer does when given a large and complex problem is to find a way to break it into smaller, less … [Read more...] about This Trick WILL Help You Afford Things Bigger Than Your Budget
